Town of Mount Pleasant fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Mount Pleasant? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Mount Pleasant before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Mount Pleasant (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call (843) 884-5184 source
Still being confirmed with Mount Pleasant: Does a typical residential fence under 7 ft need a building permit (or only site plan approval)? What are the fence height limits in the zoning code?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Mount Pleasant
Steps based on tompsc.com — Frequently Asked Questions
- Email or call the Building Inspections Division to confirm whether your fence needs a building permit.
- Prepare a site plan (PDF) showing the fence relative to property lines, setbacks and easements.
- Apply through the Town's online permit portal (find it on the Building Inspection Division website) or email the site plan for a site-only review.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- (843) 884-5184
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Address
- 100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Contact from tompsc.com — Frequently Asked Questions
What to submit
- Site plan showing the fence in relation to property lines, setbacks and easements (PDF)
Other rules to know
- Town FAQ lists 'Fence under 7 feet tall' among work that may not need a building permit, and work valued at $1,000 or less generally needs no permit unless an inspection is required (Ord. 150.002).
- Even without a building permit, site plan approval from the Department of Planning, Land Use & Neighborhoods (PLAN) is still required (Zoning Code 156.50).
- For a site-only review, email a proposed site plan to [email protected].
Before you dig
Call 811 before digging post holes so underground utility lines are marked. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the Town of Mount Pleasant, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Mount Pleasant before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Town FAQ lists 'Fence under 7 feet tall' among work that may not need a building permit, and work valued at $1,000 or less generally needs no permit unless an inspection is required (Ord. 150.002).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Mount Pleasant?
Email or call the Building Inspections Division to confirm whether your fence needs a building permit. Prepare a site plan (PDF) showing the fence relative to property lines, setbacks and easements. Apply through the Town's online permit portal (find it on the Building Inspection Division website) or email the site plan for a site-only review. Call 811 before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Mount Pleasant (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Mount Pleasant?
Building Inspections Division. Phone (843) 884-5184, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Mount Pleasant's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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